stifle joint
femoropatellar joint
A complex joint in the hind limbs of quadruped mammals such as the sheep, horse or dog. It is the equivalent joint to the human knee. It is often the largest synovial joint in the body.
| Tipo | Joint |
| Estructura principal | knee joint |
| Nombre latino | femoropatellar joint |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the stifle joint?
A complex joint in the hind limbs of quadruped mammals such as the sheep, horse or dog. It is the equivalent joint to the human knee. It is often the largest synovial joint in the body.
What is the Latin name for the stifle joint?
The Latin name for the stifle joint is femoropatellar joint.
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